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Palak Paneer

40 min · Serves 4 · Indian

Why make it

Spinach blanched and puréed with onion, garlic and ginger, then simmered with golden cubes of paneer.

Serves 4

You’ll need

  • 500 g spinach, washed
  • 250 g paneer, cubed
  • 2 tbsp oil
  • 1 tsp cumin seeds
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 1 tbsp ginger-garlic paste
  • 1 medium tomato, chopped
  • 2 green chilies

+ 3 more in the full recipe
1

Step 1 of 5

Blanch the spinach and green chilies in boiling water, then plunge into iced water and blend smooth.
2

Step 2 of 5

Fry the paneer cubes in 1 tbsp oil until golden on two sides. Set aside.
3

Step 3 of 5

Heat the remaining oil, add cumin, then onion; cook until soft and golden.
4

Step 4 of 5

Add ginger-garlic paste and tomato; cook until soft.
5

Step 5 of 5

Stir in the spinach purée and salt; simmer, then add paneer, garam masala and cream and warm through.

Cook’s tip

The ice bath keeps the spinach bright green.

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Palak Paneer

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